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Florence (orange) and the other large cities of Italy
Florence lies in Tuscany in Italy at 43.78°N, 11.25°E, about 50 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Rome (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Bologna (394,843) and larger than Bari (316,491). The largest city in Italy is Rome with 2,318,895 people; the capital, Rome, has 2,318,895.
The national capital, Rome, is about 234 km away; the nearest large city is Prato, 16 km from Florence.
Italy as a whole has a live population of 58,858,426 (-0.4% a year) and ranks #25 of 238 countries — see the Italy population page for the full statistics and the Italy atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Florence
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Prato Tuscany | 16 km | 195,089 |
| Arezzo Tuscany | 62 km | 100,734 |
| Pisa Tuscany | 68 km | 109,960 |
| Livorno Tuscany | 78 km | 157,017 |
| Bologna Emilia-Romagna | 80 km | 394,843 |
| Forlì Emilia-Romagna | 80 km | 116,696 |
| Modena Emilia-Romagna | 100 km | 184,732 |
| Rimini Emilia-Romagna | 110 km | 148,688 |
Largest cities in Italy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Florence?
Florence has about 367,150 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Florence the capital of Italy?
No. The capital of Italy is Rome (2,318,895 people), about 234 km away. Florence is the 8th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Florence compared with the rest of Italy?
Its 367,150 residents are 0.6% of the 58,858,426 people living in Italy today. Rome is larger with 2,318,895 people.
Where is Florence?
In Tuscany, Italy, at latitude 43.78 and longitude 11.25, 50 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Prato (16 km), Arezzo (62 km), Pisa (68 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Florence Population 2026 — Italy. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/italy/florence/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/italy/florence/">Florence Population 2026 — Italy</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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